Bonds of Brass

Praise

“A fast-paced space opera with heart and style, Bonds of Brass had me screaming KISS ALREADY on every page.”—Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Phasma

“Fast ships, quick decisions, a new friend who likes to blow stuff up, and a love story with empires at stake: This story’s got it all.”—Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of A Plague of Giants and the Iron Druid Chronicles

“Thrilling and unpredictable, this book kept me on the edge of my seat all the way to an end that I did not see coming. All I can say now is . . . wait for it . . . wait for it.”—Mindee Arnett, author of Onyx & Ivory

“Bonds of Brass is an action-packed, incisively clever, and unapologetically queer space opera.”—Tordotcom

“Fun and refreshing. I LOVED this book.”—Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

“Bonds of Brass is a riveting space story full of adventure.”—FanFiAddict

“Phenomenal . . . 5/5 stars!”—Superstardrifter

“Cheeky dialogue, straightforward rollicking plot, and intelligent storytelling make [Bonds of Brass] a captivating page-turner.”—Your Money Geek

“A gripping tale of romance and galactic intrigue that snared me from the first chapter and never released its hold. With lovable, memorable characters, an exciting web of empires and freedom fighters, and dangerous secrets, this book will keep you breathless to the last page!”—S. J. Kincaid, New York Times bestselling author of The Diabolic

“Bonds of Brass is straight out of your sci-fi fanfic dreams; every trope is lovingly acknowledged and turned on its head, making it impossible to put this book down. Fast-paced and flirty, I’ve fallen in love with the flyboys in Skrutskie’s novel.”—Sam Maggs, bestselling author of The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy

“Lush, atmospheric, and tense, Skrutskie captivates, setting a near-impeccable foundation for a devastatingly brilliant trilogy in Bonds of Brass. A must-read space opera.”—Paperback Paris

“An impeccably paced, character-driven SF novel.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Skrutskie’s sympathetic characters, perfectly tuned pop-culture references, and harsh glimpses into the realities of empire and war keep the pages turning. This inspired tale will please fantasy fans and has crossover YA appeal.”—Publishers Weekly